TSP On This Day

The gaming world gets another "update" to the classic game Gauntlet. One thing to note is that this version is being done by John Romero (DOOM) and JE Sawyer (Icewind Dale - thanks to our spelling monitor - JP). As a side comment, I do understand the marketability aspect of existing licenses, but I sometimes wonder why they apply a Continue Reading →

"Bar Talk" is a brief science fiction short film about a bizarre conversation between two men in a bar. The film was directed by Lowell Northrop and based on a short story by Joe R. Lansdale, author of the novella "Bubba Ho-Tep," which was adapted into a feature starring Bruce Campbell starring as Elvis Presley. Like Lansdale's earlier work, "Bar Continue Reading →

Teen Lit Fest, to be held February 24th, 2007, at Atascocita High School in Humble, TX, celebrates young adult fiction. Authors and illustrators attending include Chris Crutcher (keynote speaker), Gail Giles, Justine Larbalestier, Benjamin Saenz, Scott Westerfeld and Chris Yambar. Here at SF Signal, we like to promote reading in young adults and kids. So, if you are in the Continue Reading →

You know I write a twice monthly column over on the Kirkus Reviews blog, right? And I talk about graphic novels. Not the superhero kind, but the spec fic kind. I'm always on the lookout for something different, something that breaks the Marvel/DC mold, and I found that this week with Injection from Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire. Continue Reading →